Research finds temperature disproportionately affects U.S. energy burdens
April 4, 2024 Energy burdens measure the percentage of household income spent on various energy bills, with high energy burdens potentially leading households to make trade-offs among their living needs.
Can expanding SNAP policies help reduce substance misuse in the US?
January 25, 2024 A recent study from Gillings School researchers shows that state adoption of policies to expand SNAP eligibility could potentially help reduce substance use disorders and overall substance misuse in the U.S.
Price tag messaging can amplify the benefit of taxes
January 9, 2024 Researchers at the Gillings School of Global Public Health studied various price tag messages to understand if a message could further impact decision making around products with an excise tax.
Can Medicaid be a solution to the problem of underinsurance?
December 7, 2023 Health policy and management researchers at the Gillings School have found some evidence that the ACA expansion of Medicaid eligibility may have led to fewer underinsured people nationwide.
Gillings MPH graduates propose community building program for LGBTQ+ adults in Durham
October 27, 2023 Three recent Gillings School alumni sought to create a program for positive LGBTQ+ representation and connection in Durham County, North Carolina, in their master's paper project.
For Black women, more education and social support may not offset mental health impact of early life disadvantage
October 27, 2023 New research from Gillings School epidemiologists suggest higher education and social support do not reduce the risk of depressive symptoms for Black women.
Entrepreneurs of Color Program connects students and alumni at Gillings
September 7, 2023 The Entrepreneurs of Color program is creating a community for Gillings students and alumni entrepreneurs to connect.
Where Public Health and Academia Intersect: Dr. Carmen Samuel-Hodge
August 31, 2023 In this interview, Dr. Carmen Samuel-Hodge discusses how she translates her research at the Gillings School into actionable strategies for the Granville-Vance Health Department.
Gillings alums coordinate public health efforts to confront opioid use in rural NC
August 4, 2023 In April, Gillings School alumni participated in the Opioid Solutions Leadership Network peer exchange event, hosted by the Granville Vance Public Health Department, to uncover the best ways to use opioid settlement funds to improve health and save lives in North Carolina.
Nearly 10% of rural counties in the South are losing hospitals
July 18, 2023 A new study led by Dr. Arrianna Planey found that approximately 10% of rural counties in the U.S. South lost one or more hospitals to a closure between 2007 and 2018. Rural areas with a higher proportion of Black and Latinx residents had longer travel times to access the second nearest acute care hospital.
